GE C2S980 Connect the Range to the Gas Supply, Flexible Connector Hookup, Operating Instructions

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

Connect the Range to the Gas Supply

Shut off the main gas supply valve before disconnecting the old range and leave it off until the new hookup has been completed. Don’t forget to relight the pilot on other gas appliances when you turn the gas back on.

Safety Instructions

Because hard piping restricts movement of the range, the use of a CSA International-certified flexible metal appliance connector is recommended unless local codes require a hard-piped connection.

Never use an old connector when installing a new range. If the hard piping method is used, you must carefully align the pipe; the range cannot be moved after the connection is made.

To prevent gas leaks, put pipe joint compound on, or wrap pipe thread tape with Teflon* around, all male (external) pipe threads.

Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the gas line in an easily accessed location outside of the range. Make sure everyone operating the range knows where and how to shut off the gas supply to the range.

Install male 1/2″ flare union adapter to the 1/2″ NPT internal thread elbow at inlet of regulator. Use a backup wrench on the regulator fitting to avoid damage.

When installing the range from the front, remove the 90° elbow for easier installation.

Install male 1/2″ or 3/4″ flare union adapter to the NPT internal thread of the manual shut-off

valve, taking care to backup the shut-off valve to keep it from turning.

Connect flexible metal appliance connector to the adapter on the range. Position range to permit connection at the shut-off valve.

When all connections have been made, make sure all range controls are in the off position and turn on the main gas supply valve.

Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and connections to check for leaks in the system.

CAUTION : DO NOT USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.

When using test pressures greater than 1/2 psig to pressure test the gas supply system of the residence, disconnect the range and individual shut-off valve from the gas supply piping. When using test pressures of 1/2 psig or less to test the gas supply system, simply isolate the range from the gas supply system by closing the individual shut-off valve.

*Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont

Operating Instructions

Instructions Installation

Flexible Connector Hookup

Rigid Pipe Hookup Options

Gas Flow into Range

45° Elbow

Pressure regulator

Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut-off valve.

Adapter

1/2″ or 3/4″ Gas pipe

Gas Flow into Range

Flex connector (6 ft. max.)

Adapter

Gas shut-off valve

		90° Elbow
Nipple			Black
			iron pipe
Pressure			Union
regulator
	Union
		Nipple
			Gas
			shut-off
Installer: Inform the consumer of the			valve
location of the gas shut-off valve.			1/2″ or 3/4″
			Gas pipe
Alternate Hookup		Adapter
90° Elbow		90° Elbow
Nipple		Nipple
		Quick connect
		or union
Gas		Nipple	Pressure
			regulator
shut-off
		90°
valve
		Elbow
1/2″ or 3/4″
Gas pipe	90° Elbow
Installer: Inform the consumer of the		Adapter
location of the gas shut-off valve.		Gas Flow into Range 45

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